Working in emerging markets can cause vertigo. Because of their dynamics, they can be volatile, which demands great effort to keep employees motivated and undistracted by changes, Katia Bouazza, managing director and head of Latin America, Capital Financing at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., told Latin Trade.
When it comes to working in these conditions and fostering employee development, Bouazza said that a key aspect is “to train employees to see challenges as opportunities to grow. Sometimes, the greatest opportunities arise in difficult times”.
To work in investment banking, not only in emerging markets but anywhere, requires certain attributes for achieving success. “Investment banking is a challenging career for any person of any gender. It is demanding, which is why you have to be persistent and resilient,” she said, when mentioning the top traits she looks for when choosing members of her team.
The most important trait is to be passionate about what you do, because with that alone you can overcome many challenges.
“I also look for reliability, someone with interpersonal skills, and someone who is easy to connect with,” she added. “Because I feel that if I can connect with that person, my clients will surely appreciate doing business with them”.
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